NSTA Position Statements

Page | January 2020

NSTA Position Statements Aerospace Education Animals: Responsible Use of Live Animals and Dissection in the Science Classroom  (under revision) Assessment  (under development) Climate Science, The Teaching of  (new) Digital Technologies (under development) Early Childhood Science Education (…

Science, Society, and Self

Journal Article | July 2022

A formal pedagogical push emerged and later blossomed in designing integrated curriculum between STEM and non-STEM areas in secondary and higher education. A growing cadre of research identifies positive learning…

NSTA Engage: Fall20 Popular Topics

Page | September 2020

NSTA Engage: Fall20 Popular Topics Online and Blended Learning Fri, 5:45-6:30 PM EST Conducting Labs in the Virtual World Fri, 4:05-4:50 PM EST Webcams as Windows into Animal Behavior Sat., 11:50-12:15 PM EST Saturday Lightning Chat:…

From Science in the Art Gallery to Art in the Science Classroom

Journal Article | July 2022

In this study, 26 teachers for kindergarten through Grade 8 in six schools participated in a comprehensive and interdisciplinary professional development (PD) effort focused on integrating environmental education across…

Ed News: In America’s Science Classroom, The Creep Of Climate Skepticism

Blog Post | November 2018

This week in education news, fewer foreign students are choosing to study at U.S. universities; Alaska school district grows fresh food for school lunch program and supports local employment; Missouri Governor signs…

Ed News: Climate Science Meets A Stubborn Obstacle, Students

Blog Post | June 2017

This week in education news, what President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris accord means for teachers; aquariums and zoos stepping up to try and make climate change easier to teach; the Nebraska Dept. of…

Learn How to Teach Climate Science with NSTA's Sensemaking Approach

Collection | July 2023

Materials for Learn How to Teach Climate Science with NSTA's Sensemaking Approach

Space Science for All!

Journal Article | October 2023

Teaching Social Justice in the Science Classroom

Journal Article | July 2023

Rethinking Online Science Learning

Journal Article | March 2022

A Lesson in Geospatial Inquiry

Page | November 2019

A Lesson in Geospatial Inquiry Geospatial Inquiry is an educational framework that offers students an opportunity to engage with, and become curious about, geospatial data for a defined purpose. We define Geospatial Inquiry as: “Asking and answering a question through the analysis and communication of data that is…

CSL Call for Contributions

Page | July 2020

CSL Call for Contributions The editors of Connected Science Learning encourage you to submit a manuscript on any topic related to bridging in-school and out-of-school STEM learning. Although each issue is organized around a theme, your manuscript does not have to be related to a specific theme and can be of general…

Promoting Scientific Literacy in the Science Classroom

Journal Article | May 2023

Teaching Societal Issues in the Science Classroom

Journal Article | July 2022